AC alternators up to 75kva imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $9.2 million of ac alternators up to 75kva in 2024 (562 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 73% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.2M | 562 t |
| 2023 | $33.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 490 t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 2.6K t |
Where South Africa imports ac alternators up to 75kva from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), United States (24%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+493% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 33% |
| United States | $2.2M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $981K | 11% |
| India | $912K | 9.9% |
| Italy | $756K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $368K | 4% |
| Japan | $359K | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $147K | 1.6% |
| France | $57K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $57K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.43 per kg, close to the world average of $13.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
AC alternators up to 75kva exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported ac alternators up to 75kva worth $4.5 million (306 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (24%), Mozambique (17%), Botswana (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+378% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.1M | 24% |
| Mozambique | $758K | 17% |
| Botswana | $689K | 15% |
| Lesotho | $670K | 15% |
| DR Congo | $273K | 6% |
| Zambia | $198K | 4.4% |
| Eswatini | $128K | 2.8% |
| Angola | $117K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $87K | 1.9% |
| Malawi | $80K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8501.61: Generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output not exceeding 75kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of ac alternators up to 75kva imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported ac alternators up to 75kva worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 562 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply ac alternators up to 75kva to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United States (24%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of ac alternators up to 75kva per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.43 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $13.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ac alternators up to 75kva to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $33.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export ac alternators up to 75kva?
Yes. South Africa exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Mozambique and Botswana. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ac alternators up to 75kva?
The HS code for ac alternators up to 75kva is subheading 8501.61. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8501 page.
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